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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.96, 1,225.68 and 731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.96, 1,225.68 and 731 is: 1,007.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.96 : 1,225.68 = 731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.96/1,225.68 = 731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.96x = 1,225.68 × 731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.96x = 895,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,972.08/888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.89

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